In the Singing

In the singing,
in the silence,
in the hands expectant, open,
in the blessing,
in the breaking,
in the Presence at this table --
       Jesus Christ,
       Jesus Christ,
be the wine of grace:
       Jesus Christ,
       Jesus Christ,
be the bread of peace.

In the question,
in the answer,
in the moment of acceptance,
in the heart's cry,
in the healing,
in the circle of your people --
       Jesus Christ,
       Jesus Christ,
be the wine of grace:
       Jesus Christ,
       Jesus Christ,
be the bread of peace.

--Shirley Erena Murray